ROUNDTOP RFI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), specifically its Biological Technologies Office (BTO), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "ROUNDTOP RFI." This RFI seeks input on advanced methods to rapidly mitigate and repurpose large volumes of spilled Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POLs), including those in abandoned storage tanks. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
DARPA/BTO is soliciting input from industry, academia, government laboratories, and non-traditional performers regarding the most advanced methods to rapidly stabilize and/or repurpose large volumes of petroleum products. This includes addressing POLs that are spilled or contained within above-ground or underground storage tanks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI for market research)
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 6, 2026
Eligibility & Participation
Participation is open to all entities engaged in related research, including universities, University-Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), private or public companies, and government research laboratories. Interested parties should email DARPA at Roundtop@darpa.mil with specific company information (as detailed in Table 1 of the document) to receive further guidance.
Submission Details & Important Notes
- All correspondence should reference "Roundtop RFI."
- No classified information should be included in responses.
- This RFI is for informational and program planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals.
- Responses will not be considered offers and will not be accepted to form a binding contract.
- Submission is voluntary and not required to respond to any future Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) or solicitation.
- DARPA will not reimburse costs incurred in responding to this RFI.
- Proprietary information must be clearly labeled as "proprietary."
- DARPA is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback on submitted information.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Dr. Mark Salvador, DARPA/BTO (Roundtop@darpa.mil)